Mayfair Neighborhood Walking Tour

Mayfair has been home to aristocracy for over three centuries

The historic neighborhood of Mayfair is situated in Central London directly north of Buckingham Palace and Green Park and just east of Hyde Park.

The Mayfair district is named after the 2 week May Fair that took place every year from 1686 to 1764. This area boasts many of London's most exclusive shops and restaurants and a large concentration of luxury hotels. It is the location of some renowned landmarks including the Ritz Hotel and Piccadilly Circus.

While many of the mansions in Mayfair have over the years been destroyed and replaced, there are still a number of them left for you to see.

Mayfair Walking Tour Directions

If you are interested in shopping, some of Mayfair's major shopping streets include Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street.

To explore Mayfair our recommended walking tour begins from Green Park Tube Station. This walk is 1.4 kms long and should only take about 20 minutes at a normal walking pace, not including stops and not including the optional leg at step 12. We suggest you allow 1 hr in order to have time to take everything in - and considerably more if you are going to divert into the shopping districts (see below.

If you are interested in shopping, some of Mayfair's major shopping streets include Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street. You can explore the many shops along Bond Street and Regent Street from the last portion of this walk, but give yourself lot's of extra time for this.

Berkeley Square in the Mayfair District cc licensed flickr photo shared by Wolfiewolf

Bright Neon Lights of Piccadilly Circus at Night cc licensed flickr photo shared by Galli Luca

Outside the Luxurious Ritz Hotel in Mayfair cc licensed flickr photo shared by Ed Callow [ torquespeak ]